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delisen

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7. That Supreme Court case you mentioned is troubling

Reply to mackdaddy (Reply #5)

Sat May 17, 2025, 06:18 PM

May 2025

II remember correctly:
The political office holder demanded a payment to him personally because a decision he had made in favor of a business ended up greatly benefiting the business. The business was reluctant to pay him but eventually did so. The politician was tried and convicted but when the case got to the Supreme Court. the right wing justices decided it was just a tip and not a corrupt practice.

It was a fairly recent case and I think Kavanaugh wrote the opinion. It was a troubling decision.

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House Republicans' bill includes 'no tax on tips' proposal. How would it work? [View all] BumRushDaShow May 2025 OP

Not sure it would be wise for Democrats to oppose this or removal of taxes on Social Security. It definitely Silent Type May 2025 #1

they aren't going to oppose these provisions but the overall bill must be opposed for all its LymphocyteLover May 2025 #15

It won't work, like vouchers won't work for schools ............... Lovie777 May 2025 #2

I'll tell you how it is meant to work. markodochartaigh May 2025 #3

So as a small business service provider, could I work for free... CaptainTruth May 2025 #4

Of course all states with state income tax would have to address this, too. mackdaddy May 2025 #5

That Supreme Court case you mentioned is troubling delisen May 2025 #7

Would end of the year bonuses be considered a tip? Buddyzbuddy May 2025 #6

Servers, etc. would be cheated out of future Social Security without taxing no_hypocrisy May 2025 #8

Bribes are consider tip as per SCOUS, no tax. Got it. republianmushroom May 2025 #9

I worked in food service before tips were taxed Marthe48 May 2025 #10

My experiences were much different MichMan May 2025 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve May 2025 #11

Okay, If I was still working I'd pay my assisstant minimum wage and ................................................... NGeorgian May 2025 #12

Ultimately, I don't think they're doing tipped workers any favors TexasBushwhacker May 2025 #13

Let's make taxes even worse. We are so good at it. twodogsbarking May 2025 #14

More Loopholes FishBones51 May 2025 #17